Mechanical Engineering Bridge to UVic, Advanced Diploma

Ready to get started? Get your application in for the January intake.

To bridge to UVic into Mechanical Engineering, apply before June 1 and submit supporting documentation before June 15, for the following January intake at Camosun.

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.

Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

This program is demanding and requires a high level of commitment.  The admission process is designed to identify the students most likely to succeed at the University.  The number of applicants meeting the minimum GPA standard for admission may be greater than the number of seats in the program.  This may mean a higher GPA is used to determine admission eligibility.

All of:

• High school transcripts - 1 official copy.
• Other postsecondary transcripts - 1 official copy.
  • Regardless of relevance to engineering studies all postsecondary transcripts must be submitted.

And one of:

• A diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology within the last 5 years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 (B) and no individual course marks below a “C” grade - 1 official copy. 
• A diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology more than 5 years ago with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 (B) and no individual course marks below a “C” grade - 2 official copy. and a Letter of Intent outlining work experience and or professional development since graduation.
• A diploma from another closely related discipline within the last 5 years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 (B) and no individual course marks below a “C” grade and approved by the Engineering Bridge Coordinator) - 1 official copy.

Note:

• This program is demanding and requires a high level of commitment.  The admission process is designed to identify the students most likely to succeed at the University.  The number of applicants meeting minimum GPA standard for admission may be greater than the number of seats in the program.  This may mean a higher GPA is used to determine admission eligibility.
• Camosun College diploma graduates are not required to submit their Camosun transcripts.
• “In progress” transcripts may be accepted if students are currently enrolled in the final courses of their diploma program.  The courses must be completed prior to acceptance for admission.
• Diploma programs must be Canadian Engineering Technologies accredited to be accepted for admission.

Admission Selection Process

Stage One

• GPA is calculated using all courses taken toward completion of a student’s Technology diploma, including all course repeats.

Stage Two

• A joint meeting between the University of Victoria and Camosun College rank the applicants based on the GPA achieved to determine which applicants will be offered admission to the Bridge program.